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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,188.37, 4,782.56 and 848.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,188.37, 4,782.56 and 848.38 is: 1,272.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,188.37 : 4,782.56 = 848.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,188.37/4,782.56 = 848.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,188.37x = 4,782.56 × 848.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,188.37x = 4,057,419.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,057,419.64/3,188.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.57

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